Updated 6:13 pm, Thursday, January 7, 2016

All but five of these wives in these recent political sex scandals stood by their men.

All but five of these wives in these recent political sex scandals stood by their men.

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Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid for New York City comptroller. On Christmas Eve, it was announced the couple split up.
Take a look at other political wives who either stayed or said sayonara after their husband's indiscretions. less

Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid ... more

Photo: Chris Hondros, Getty Images

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Hillary Clinton is perhaps the poster wife of wives who stand by their men during political sex scandals. She stood by former U.S. President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal even after horrible details of his affair were released in the impeachment trial. less

Hillary Clinton is perhaps the poster wife of wives who stand by their men during political sex scandals. She stood by former U.S. President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal even after horrible ... more

Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT, AFP/Getty Images

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Huma Abedin, wife of Anthony Weiner, has stood by her husband through two scandals in which he admitted to sending lewd messages to women not named Huma online.

Huma Abedin, wife of Anthony Weiner, has stood by her husband through two scandals in which he admitted to sending lewd messages to women not named Huma online.

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Tapes released after her death suggest Jackie Kennedy not only knew of her husband's extramarital affairs, but had a few of her own as well.

Tapes released after her death suggest Jackie Kennedy not only knew of her husband's extramarital affairs, but had a few of her own as well.

Eleanor Roosevelt knew of her husband's long-time extramarital affair, but stayed with him for the sake of his political career.

Eleanor Roosevelt knew of her husband's long-time extramarital affair, but stayed with him for the sake of his political career.

Photo: JERRY SHOEMAKER, AP

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Maria Shriver stood by Arnold Schwarzenegger despite numerous rumors of his infidelities. She left him in 2011. A week later it was revealed he had a child with the housekeeper.

Maria Shriver stood by Arnold Schwarzenegger despite numerous rumors of his infidelities. She left him in 2011. A week later it was revealed he had a child with the housekeeper.

Photo: Chris Pizzello, AP

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Elizabeth Edwards originally stood by her man John Edwards until it was revealed he continued to lie about his affair and the baby that resulted.

Elizabeth Edwards originally stood by her man John Edwards until it was revealed he continued to lie about his affair and the baby that resulted.

Photo: Gerry Broome, AP

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Sen. John Ensign was one of Bill Clinton's most outspoken critics during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, calling for his impeachment. In 2011 he resigned after an extramarital affair scandal of his own. He and his wife Darlene are still married to each other. less

Sen. John Ensign was one of Bill Clinton's most outspoken critics during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, calling for his impeachment. In 2011 he resigned after an extramarital affair scandal of his own. He and his ... more

Photo: Oskar Garcia, AP

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U.S. Sen. Larry Craig will forever be known as the man with a "wide stance" after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's bathroom. His wife Suzanne stood by his side throughout the scandal. less

U.S. Sen. Larry Craig will forever be known as the man with a "wide stance" after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's bathroom. His wife Suzanne stood by ... more

Photo: Joe Jaszewski, MCT

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Rep. Gary Condit's relationship with Chandra Levy came to light after she was murdered. Condit was never named a suspect in the murder, but the scandal scarred his career. His wife Carolyn stayed with him through all of it. less

Rep. Gary Condit's relationship with Chandra Levy came to light after she was murdered. Condit was never named a suspect in the murder, but the scandal scarred his career. His wife Carolyn stayed with him ... more

Photo: PAUL SAKUMA, AP

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Senator David Vitter's wife Wendy stayed with him even after revelations he had solicited prostitutes. It hasn't seemed to hurt his political career much.

Senator David Vitter's wife Wendy stayed with him even after revelations he had solicited prostitutes. It hasn't seemed to hurt his political career much.

Photo: Alex Brandon, AP

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Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been convicted on multiple charges related to accusations of corruption. Strippers and extramarital affairs are just a few of the scandals that have dogged him. His wife Carlita has stood by him through all of it. He is currently in prison. She lives in Texas now. less

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been convicted on multiple charges related to accusations of corruption. Strippers and extramarital affairs are just a few of the scandals that have dogged him. His wife ... more

Photo: MANDI WRIGHT, AP

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Dina McGreevey stood by her husband, New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, just long enough for him to announce he's a "gay American" after news of his extramarital affair broke. They then divorced.

Dina McGreevey stood by her husband, New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, just long enough for him to announce he's a "gay American" after news of his extramarital affair broke. They then divorced.

Photo: MICHAEL PEREZ, KRT

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Ex San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros managed to hold onto his marriage to wife Mary Alice even after the Justice Department found he lied to the FBI about payments to an ex-mistress.

Ex San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros managed to hold onto his marriage to wife Mary Alice even after the Justice Department found he lied to the FBI about payments to an ex-mistress.

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Antonio Villaraigosa was mayor of Los Angeles when he acknowledged having an affair. His wife Corina was having none of it and divorced him.

Antonio Villaraigosa was mayor of Los Angeles when he acknowledged having an affair. His wife Corina was having none of it and divorced him.

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Jenny Sanford did not stand by her man. She left Mark Sanford after he disappeared with a woman he later called his "soul mate" and then lied about it.

Jenny Sanford did not stand by her man. She left Mark Sanford after he disappeared with a woman he later called his "soul mate" and then lied about it.

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is getting into the conversation as Republicans fighting Hillary Clinton turn the spotlight on past allegations of sexual wrongdoing by her husband, former President Bill Clinton.

“Well. This is a bombshell,” Abbott commented in retweeting a renewed allegation made in a Twitter account identified as belonging to Juanita Broaddrick, a woman who has accused Bill Clinton of rape. He has denied the allegation.

The original tweet said, “I was 35 years old when Bill Clinton, Ark. Attorney General raped me and Hillary tried to silence me. I am now 73....it never goes away.”

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The move comes as Republicans are firing on Hillary Clinton, who has championed issues affecting women. The Democratic presidential candidate said in an interview with the Des Moines Register that Donald Trump has “penchant for sexism.” Trump then took aim at Bill Clinton, using the same line.

The Washington Post this week reported that Broaddrick is now a Trump supporter and said when she saw a Bill Clinton appearance for his wife on television, “He looked so beaten, and he looked like everything in his past was catching up to him. He looked so downtrodden. It made my heart sing.”

Broaddrick in 1999 said that Bill Clinton, while Arkansas attorney general, forced himself on her in 1978. His lawyer flatly denied the charges at the time.

Her allegation, which appeared in the op-ed pages of The Wall Street Journal, was at odds with an affidavit she had filed the previous year in a sexual-harassment lawsuit by Paula Jones against BillClinton.

In that affidavit, Broaddrick had denied he made "unwelcome sexual advances." She later told investigators that affidavit was false.

Manny Garcia, deputy executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, said when asked about Abbott's retweet, "I suppose Greg Abbott is now taking social media advice from Tea Party darling Sid Miller."

Miller, the state agriculture commissioner, has earned social-media notoriety for moves such as saying he would like to slap people who wish him "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" and sharing a Facebook post that suggested "the Muslim world" should be nuked.